OSHA Inspection: STRASBURG RAIL ROAD COMPANY

Issued

Dec 4, 2025

Abate by

Mar 27, 2026

Penalty

Initial $6,809 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(ii):  The written program did not contain provisions for medical evaluations of employees required to use respirators:  a) 333 Gap Road, Ronks, PA 17572: On or about June 20, 2025, an employee performing painting tasks was required to wear a powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) in the paint booth, and the employer's written respiratory protection program did not contain provisions for medical evaluations of employees required to use respirators.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Dec 4, 2025

Abate by

Mar 27, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(v): The written program did not contain procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding, and otherwise maintaining respirators:  a) 333 Gap Road, Ronks, PA 17572: On or about June 20, 2025, an employee performing painting tasks was required to wear a powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) in the paint booth, and the employer's written respiratory protection program did not contain procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding, and otherwise maintaining respirators.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Dec 4, 2025

Abate by

Mar 27, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(viii): The written program did not contain provisions for training of employees in the proper use of respirators, including putting on and removing them, any limitations on their use, and their maintenance:  a) 333 Gap Road, Ronks, PA 17572: On or about June 20, 2025, an employee performing painting tasks was required to wear a powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) in the paint booth, and the employer's written respiratory protection program did not contain provisions for training of employees in the proper use of respirators, including putting on and removing them, any limitations on their use, and their maintenance.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Dec 4, 2025

Abate by

Mar 27, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:  a) 333 Gap Road, Ronks, PA 17572 - Back Shop Paint Booth: On or about June 20, 2025, an employee performing painting tasks was required to wear a powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) in the paint booth and had not been medically cleared by a physician or other licensed healthcare professional (PLHCP).  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Dec 4, 2025

Abate by

Mar 27, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary:  a) 333 Gap Road, Ronks, PA 17572 - Back Shop Paint Booth: On or about June 20, 2025, an employee performing painting tasks was required to wear a powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) in the paint booth and the employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training annually.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Dec 4, 2025

Abate by

Dec 31, 2026

Penalty

Initial $8,513 · Current $7,661 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(g)(2): Employees were permitted to consume food or beverage in area(s) exposed to toxic materials:  a) 333 Gap Road, Ronks, PA 17572, Back Shop, on or about June 20, 2025, employees were permitted to consume food at their workstations adjacent to hazardous operations involving welding and machining, exposing employees to the ingestion of heavy metals, including, but not limited to, lead.   b) 333 Gap Road, Ronks, PA 17572, Back Shop, on or about June 20, 2025, employees were exposed to lead on the buttons of the microwave, refrigerator door handle, and the buttons of the toaster oven while preparing and immediately prior to consuming food and/or beverages.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.